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Banksia marginata


silver banksia, honeysuckle tree, Tasmanian honeysuckle




Origin:  Native to eastern Australia and Tasmania.
Family
Proteaceae
Genus
Banksia
Species
marginata
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
10
Canadian Hardiness Zone
>9a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H2
Temperature (°C)
1 - 5
Temperature (°F)
34 - 40
Height
1.5 - 2.5 m
Spread
1.5 - 2.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
General Description
An evergreen shrub growing to 2m tall with dark green foliage and yellow flowers.
Landscape
Patio, container plant, coastal garden.
Cultivation
Grow in well-draining,neutral to slightly acidic soil under full sun.
Shape
Bushy.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Susceptible to phytophthora root rot.
Notable Specimens
Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
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